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DV16 ODW

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,748 mi
Last recorded81,748 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 ODW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 81,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 81,653 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 66,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front suspension arms bushes deterating no excessive movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear radius arm bushes deterating

Pass 23 Oct 2023 57,081 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 49,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 13 Nov 2021 43,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 16 Nov 2020 35,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 32,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 27,099 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

vehicle wet at time of test

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DV16 ODW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,156 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV16 ODW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV16 ODW registered?

DV16 ODW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is DV16 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 ODW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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